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also dumfounding
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(Entry 1 of 2)
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
- the dumbfounding sight of the race car driver walking away from that horrific crash
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- awesome,
- awful,
- breathtaking,
- fabulous,
- heart-stopping,
- marvelous
- (or marvellous),
- miraculous,
- portentous,
- prodigious,
- staggering,
- stupendous,
- sublime,
- wonderful,
- wondrous
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dumbfounding
verbvariants:
also dumfounding
present participle of dumbfound
Synonyms of dumbfounding (Entry 2 of 2)
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
- the surprise ending will dumbfound even the most seasoned mystery reader
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